Plumber

Maintenance Plumber

Tyne Coast College – Estates Team (Cross College)

Location:

South Shields & Wallsend
Salary: £29,645 – £31,598 per annum (SO1, Spine Points 23–25)

Hours:

35 hours per week (Full Time, Permanent)
Reference: RTF(Apply online only)
Closing Date:
Wednesday 4 March 2026 (23:59 GMT)

Join Our Estates Team

We’re looking for a skilled and motivated Maintenance Plumber to help keep our vibrant college campuses running smoothly. If you enjoy variety, problem-solving and taking pride in delivering high-quality workmanship, this is an excellent opportunity to make a real impact in a supportive, professional environment.

Why Join Tyne Coast College?

* ✅ Half-day Fridays – start your weekend early

* ✅ Free onsite parking

* ✅ 36 days holiday (including Bank Holidays) – rising with service

* ✅ Local Government Pension Scheme

* ✅ Ongoing Learning & Development opportunities

Develop Your Career

We’re committed to investing in our people. In this role, you’ll have opportunities to:

* Expand your professional skills

* Work towards your Gas Safe qualification

* Engage in ongoing CPD within the Estates team

* Provide practical mentoring and guidance to the next generation of trades professionals

The Role

Working across our South Shields and Wallsend sites, you’ll:

* Carry out planned plumbing maintenance

* Respond to reactive and urgent repairs

* Investigate faults and implement effective solutions

* Undertake installations and general building maintenance

* Support out-of-hours emergency call-outs when required

Using our digital job management system (Estates Helpdesk / Sys Aid), you’ll operate within a structured and collaborative team focused on safety, efficiency and high standards.

What We’re Looking For

* Level 3 Plumbing qualification

* Experience in building maintenance, including repairs and installations

* Full UK Driving Licence

* A proactive, solution-focused approach

* Strong commitment to safety and quality workmanship